Install question for new Rig - Brass or Plastic standoffs?

[thatsright]

Will be setting up my latest and greatest new PC tomorrow. It's a ABIT IC7 MB and P4c 2.4 with a gig of Hyper X PC3500, etc., etc.,.....

Anyway. I have the option of installing the MB with either Brass standoffs, or with Plastic ones. Is there any benefit to either? Any downside? I just don't want anything to short out the MB or system/power supply.

Thanks a lot

 

[Dallascisco]

I've used both and have never encountered any issues with either. Be careful not to tighten the screws to tight if you use the brass standoffs as this will cause a short.

Just use some common sense and you'll be fine.

 

[Antoneo]

I've used both and have had no problems.

 

[MichaelD]

I have used both but prefer brass.

Why? B/C they have a more substantial "feel", IMO. The mobo seems to flex a lot less when using brass vs. plastic standoffs. They are also far more sturdy, standing up to removing/installing the mobo, which happens a bit these days when having to install monster HSFs.

YMMV, but I prefer brass.

 

[WhiteKnight77]

Brass, much sturdier than plastic.

 

[lenjack]

Brass. There's absolutely no danger of a short circuit if the board is properly installed.

 

[Insidious]

Another vote for brass.

Threads get damaged too easily on plastic. (I usually keep a case through several motherboard installs/removals

Shorting should not be an issue...

-Sid

 

[Duvie]

Originally posted by: Insidious
Another vote for brass.

Threads get damaged too easily on plastic. (I usually keep a case through several motherboard installs/removals

Shorting should not be an issue...

-Sid

That sums it up for me!!!

 

[bgeh]

i use brass. i find it hard to take off the plastic standoffs